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Why Did the Wildlife Cross Over the Road? To Reduce Road Kill

First wildlife overpass in state going over highway north of Tucson; more to come.
Traffic on Interstate 10.

AAA: Driving Down, Flying Up This Thanksgiving Weekend

15% fewer Arizonans will hit the roads this holiday, 9% more will fly.
On-street bicycle parking on North 6th Avenue at East 7th Street.

Can Tucson Pedal Its Way to Best Bicycling City Honors?

Thursday is final day of bike-riding census; only riders with beards (real or fake) are counted.
Camera to catch red light runners in Tucson flashes to illuminate the intersection .

Tucson Red-Light Cameras Will Remain in Place for 2 Weeks

Ban favored by 65% of voters, takes effect when election is certified Nov. 17.
A HAWK pedestrian crossing similar to this will go along 22nd Street near Santa Rita Park.

UA Study: Drivers Exhibit Racial Bias Toward Pedestrians

'Implicit racism:' Motorists likely to stop quicker for white pedestrians than black.

METRO WEEK: Pro/Con Debate on Pima County Bond Election

$816 million borrowing proposal would require higher property taxes.

Report: Arizona Revenues Fall Far Short of Highway Needs

Auditor General's Office projects $63 billion fund shortage in next quarter century.

Sun Tran, Teamsters Release Details of Bus Contract

Most union employees to receive raises; bus drivers' starting salaries will not increase.
Two principals deal with the challenges of a rural school district.

Pima Sheriff Cites 1,600 Drivers for School Zone Violations

Special enforcement targets Amphitheater, Flowing Wells and Vail school districts.

Tucson-to-Phoenix Passenger Rail: Where's the Money?

ADOT's proposal draws excitement, but some worried about price tag in billions.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Leaders Debate Education Funding

Also on the program: update on proposal for Tucson-Phoenix passenger rail.
Sun Tran workers walk a picket line at Ronstadt Transit Center while on strike in August 2015.

Tucson Bus Workers Get up to $5 Hourly Raises, Bonuses

Two-year contract that ended six-week strike will cost city $4.3 million.

Tucson City Manager Credited with Helping End Bus Strike

Details of 2-year contract undisclosed by Teamsters Union and Sun Tran management.
Three proposed passenger rail alternative routes diverge near Eloy going north toward Phoenix metro area. The green route was eliminated from the final analysis.

Tucsonans Favor Passenger Train Service to Phoenix

Public meeting garners support for rail connection that would go up to 125 mph.

Tucson Bus Strike Ends; Normal Service Resumes Thursday

Tentative pact reached at 1 a.m. Wednesday; union members vote to approve 2-year deal.

Bus Strike, Day 41: Talks Ongoing, But No End Predicted

Management, union express optimism in meeting with federal mediator daily.

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